Extended Diploma in Construction Level 3

Course Team Leader: Sallis, Jim

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Construction

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C and above. Must include English, Maths and one Science. Alternatively successful completion of the Young Apprentice programme.

Study Hours: 15
Nº of Weeks:36

Additional Timetabling: Work Placement.

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: Higher National Certificate (where employment is the favoured option) or University.

Careers Progression: Architect/ Technician
Building Control Surveyor
Building Services Engineer
Building Technician
Chartered Surveyor
Civil Engineer/ Technician
Heating and Ventilating Engineer
Quantity Surveyor

Course Description:
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment is a work-related qualification reflecting the knowledge and understanding required in this sector.

Description Breakdown:
Mandatory Units:
Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Sustainable Construction
Mathematics in Construction
Science and Materials in Construction
Specialist units:
Project Management in Construction
Graphical Detailing in Construction
Measuring, Estimating and Tendering Processes
Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering
Economics and Finance in Construction and Civil Engineering
Setting out Processes in Construction and Civil Engineering
Underpinning Science for the Provision of Human Comfort in Buildings
Building Surveying
Mechanical and Electrical Services
Building Regulations and Control
Computer Aided Draughting and Design for Construction
Further Mathematics

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 18

Trips Residentials: A number of enrichment opportunities are offered over the course of the 2 year programme.

Qualification: EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Construct

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 100
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 600

Additional Costs Total: 100

Days Times: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday